Description
Remarks: Green Chromides (Etroplus suratensis) are one of the few cichlids from Asia, and they can be kept in freshwater or brackish water. They occur in mostly brackish estuaries in India and Sri Lanka, where they swim among mangrove roots. They are relatively peaceful except when spawning, and they will happily share a large tank with robust dither fish such as large Cyprinids (Dawkinsia spp.), livebearers, and Rainbowfish.
Scientific Name: Etroplus suratensis
Common Name: Green Chromide
Max Size: 12″
pH: 7.0-8.5
Hardness: Hard
Temperature: 70-82°
Aggressiveness: Semi-Aggressive
Region of Origin: Asia
Captive Bred or Wild: Captive Bred
Diet: Flake or pellet
Compatibility: Large schooling fish, peaceful or semi-aggressive cichlids, loaches.
Tank Mate Options:
Clown Loach